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The nerve centres which control the body temperature and the urge for eating are contained in:

  1. A
    Thalamus
  2. B
    Hypothalamus
  3. C
    Pons
  4. D
    Cerebellum

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The hypothalamus is a vital part of the brain that maintains homeostasis. It contains the thermoregulatory center (controls body temperature) and centers for hunger (urge to eat) and thirst.

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The nerve centres which control the body temperature and the urge for eating are contained in:
A
Thalamus
B
Hypothalamus
C
Pons
D
Cerebellum

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